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By Martha McHardy
US News Reporter
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Walmart is planning to offer free health screenings to customers across the U.S. in a one-day event, the company announced Tuesday.
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On May 18, customers are set to be offered free health screenings for glucose, cholesterol, body mass index and blood pressure. Vision screenings are also expected to be available at some locations.
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The company plans to offer low-cost immunizations against COVID-19, shingles, and tetanus—plus vaccines for MMR, hepatitis A and B, and whooping cough—according to the announcement.
Walmart is offering the screenings as part of its Wellness Day, which "encourages families to check in on their health by providing tools and resources to seek care, improve healthy lifestyles and maintain successful habits," the company said.
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Almost 4,600 Walmart pharmacies across the country are expected to take part in the event, with screenings and vaccinations offered to customers between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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"Our pharmacies are pillars in the communities they serve, and Wellness Day creates wonderful opportunities to deepen those connections while also offering impactful services such as free screenings and affordable immunizations," Kevin Host, Walmart's senior vice president of pharmacy, said in the announcement. "We'll continue to build and execute through our pharmacies and Vision Centers to ensure we're doing what we can to help people save money, live better and live healthier this summer."
Walmart pharmacies have hosted Wellness Days since 2014. Since then, more than 5 million free health screenings have been offered to customers, the retail chain said.
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The company held its first Wellness Day of the year in January, with comedian and actor Kevin Hart making a surprise appearance at a Los Angeles Walmart store.
Hart has his own line of nutritional products stocked at Walmart under the brand name VitaHustle.
"Walmart and I share a commitment in highlighting the profound importance of prioritizing wellness," Hart said at the time. "It's had a transformative impact on my life, and teaming up with Walmart means we can build healthier, happier communities together."
"We are thrilled to work with Kevin and bring VitaHustle to Walmart," Vinima Shekhar, Walmart's vice president of wellness merchandising, said in July. "At Walmart, we're committed to providing high-quality wellness products to our customers while maintaining the everyday low prices they rely on. Together with VitaHustle, we will empower our customers to explore products that elevate their wellness routines to save money and live better."
Walmart opened its first pharmacy in 1978, and pharmacies can now be found at most Walmart stores in the U.S., offering prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, health and wellness products, immunizations, and medication counseling.
Customers can search for the nearest location at Walmart's wellness hub.
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